48 Battery, Charleston, SC 29401 (MLS# 26013568)


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48 Battery, Charleston, SC 29401

New Listing
$6,650,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square Footage: 5,829 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $6,650,000 List Date: 5/11/2026 Last Modified: 5/11/2026

Description

A rare offering along Charleston's iconic South Battery, the James Macbeth House, circa 1846, beautifully blends historic character with modern luxury living. Meticulously restored and thoughtfully updated, this distinguished Charleston single offers an elevated lifestyle defined by architectural significance, privacy, and exceptional improvements throughout the house. The residence makes an immediate impression, framed by newly reimagined gardens, bluestone courtyards, custom masonry, and a classic Charleston landscape design. Beyond its beauty, the property has been engineered for peace of mind with a sophisticated passive flood mitigation system, including automatic sensor-driven gates and integrated flood protection.

Supplements: Inside, a gracious foyer and sweeping mahogany staircase set the tone for interiors filled with historic detail. Pocket doors, five jib doors, Greek Revival millwork, original Carrara marble mantels, and the signatures of "R.H. and R.Q. Pinckney 1882" etched into the dining room window panes have all been beautifully preserved. The formal living and dining rooms open to double piazzas, creating an easy connection to harbor views and outdoor living. The ground level presents incredible flexibility, featuring its own entrance and the potential for a private guest retreat. The chef's kitchen has been completely reimagined with a BlueStar range, True refrigeration, custom cabinetry, and designer lighting. Additional gathering spaces, including a lower level kitchenette outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and wine storage, provide exceptional versatility for entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with dual baths, custom closets, and a fireplace, while three additional bedrooms and beautifully updated bathrooms complete the upper levels. Throughout the house, curated details such as bespoke millwork, Murano chandeliers, and refined finishes enhance every space. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with newly constructed courtyard spaces designed for entertaining, surrounded by lush landscaping and elegant hardscaping. Extensive recent upgrades include the addition of a private glass elevator, restoration of over 30 historic windows, new copper gutters, updated HVAC systems with integrated dehumidification, tankless water heaters, a whole-house generator, modernized electrical and plumbing systems, and a fully integrated audio-visual network. Complete with off-street parking and an exceptional level of restoration, this house presents a unique opportunity to own a true Charleston legacy property, where historic character and modern luxury come together beautifully.

More Information MLS# 26013568

Contract Info

Primary Structure List Price/SqFt: 1140.85 Sub-Type: Single Family Detached MLS List Date: 2026-05-11 Status: Active List Price: $6,650,000 Current Price: $6,650,000

Location, Tax & Legal

Legal Description: City Of Charleston (Td 34,35,36,52,63,71,72,99) Tax Map #: 4571601054 Street #: 48 Street Name: Battery County: Charleston State: SC Zip Code: 29401 Area: 51 - Peninsula Charleston Inside of Crosstown Tax District: 71 - City of Charleston Subdivision: South of Broad Elementary School: Memminger Middle School: Simmons Pinckney High School: Burke Directions: From E. Battery, turn onto S. Battery house is on RIGHT.

General Property Info

Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No Stories: 4 Potential Short Sale: No Other Structures Y/N: Yes Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 4 Baths - Half: 1 Baths - Total: 4.5 Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 5829 Year Built: 1846 Acreage: 0.13

SqFt Source

Hired Measurement: 1

Roof

Slate: 1

Lot Description

0 - .5 Acre: 1 Riverview: 1

Misc Exterior

Electric Gate: 1 Fence - Private: 1 Fence - Wood: 1 Fence - Wooden Enclosed: 1 Lawn Irrigation: 1 Patio: 1 Patio - Covered: 1 Porch - Wrap-Around: 1 Rain Gutters: 1 Shed: 1 Special Yard Lights: 1 Storage: 1

Exterior

Block/Masonry: 1 Brick - Solid: 1

SF Detached Style

Charleston Single: 1

Foundation

Crawl Space: 1

Stories/Levels

Multi-Story: 1

Equipment/Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Gas Range: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Washer Hookup: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heat

Heat Pump: 1

Rooms

Family: 1 Formal Living: 1 Foyer: 1 Laundry: 1 Separate Dining: 1

Assumable

No: 1

Primary Bedroom

Garden Tub/Shower: 1 Upstairs: 1

Proposed Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional Loan: 1

Misc Interior

Ceiling - Smooth: 1 Ceilings - 9'+: 1 Elevator: 1 Free-Standing Tub/Shower: 1 Skylight: 1 Walk-In Closets: 1 Wet Bar: 1

New Owned

Pre-Owned: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

FP Desc/Location

Three +: 1 Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1

Possession

At Closing: 1

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Utility Suppliers

Charleston Water Service: 1 Dominion Energy: 1

Other Structure

Other Structure Type: Other Other Structure Notes: Storage Shed

Property Features

SqFt Source: Hired Measurement SF Detached Style: Charleston Single Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre; Riverview Misc Exterior: Electric Gate; Fence - Private; Fence - Wood; Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Porch - Wrap-Around; Rain Gutters; Shed; Special Yard Lights; Storage Roof: Slate Exterior: Block/Masonry; Brick - Solid Foundation: Crawl Space Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Ceilings - 9'+; Elevator; Free-Standing Tub/Shower; Skylight; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar New Owned: Pre-Owned Rooms: Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Laundry; Separate Dining Primary Bedroom: Garden Tub/Shower; Upstairs Cooling: Central Air Floors: Wood Heat: Heat Pump Possession: At Closing Utility Suppliers: Charleston Water Service; Dominion Energy Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan Assumable: No
Listing Office: The Cassina Group
IDX
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 843-628-0008

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